Today's News

Area law enforcement officers have been busy in recent weeks arresting suspected repeat drunken drivers.

One man was arrested after he doubled back to his vehicle and got behind the wheel. An officer had given him a ride to a family members home earlier in the night. Another was pulled over for failing to stop at a stop sign. A third was arrested after he threw a can outside his window. And a fourth allegedly started kicking the officer when she was placed under arrest.

SANTA FE — A team of private lawyers will defend the Democratic-controlled Legislature in a court fight over redistricting, state legislative leaders decided Monday despite objections from Republicans.

The Legislative Council voted along party lines to authorize the lawyers.

They will represent the Legislature in lawsuits over plans for new boundaries of districts for Congress, the state House of Representatives, the state Senate and Public Regulation Commission.

ALBUQUERQUE — With highs in the 50s predicted for Albuquerque later this week, water officials are reminding residents to cut back on watering.

Katherine Yuhas, conservation officer for the Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Water Authority, says plants need only half as much water as they needed in September, which means residents should cut watering times in half. Yuhas says reducing watering times helps plants get ready to become dormant for the winter.

Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, in the Leveo Sanchez Lecture Hall. This is a free "Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention" training.

Las Vegas remains in Stage IV water restrictions. Under the restrictions, residents are not allowed to water their lawns at all. At-home car washing is also prohibited. Local car washes may remain open as long as they are using recycled water. Fines range from a warning for a first offense to a $450 fine for a third and subsequent offense.